Sidney Wollmuth reads her poems "Dating Show" and "In Which I Talk to the Blue-Haired Girl in His Painting" and discusses posting poetry on Instagram, writing as a form of closure, and publishing her chapbook. You can purchase Sidney Wollmuth's chapbook, "New Adult," at https://bottlecap.press/collections/bottlecap-features/products/new-adult-by-si…

Seungbihn Park reads her poem "Sirens of the Coasts" and discusses the pandemic, mentorship, and being a teen writer. The Telescope Podcast uses free sounds from freesound.org. This episode uses “Stardust” by Kiartan Abel and “Ethereal Ambient Music” by Clacksburg.

Cybella Maffitt reads her story "Five rules for liking girls when you are young and prone to heartbreak" and discusses writing goals, the second person, and how moving around the world has helped her writing. This episode uses free sounds from freesound.org, including "Reverse Music" by pacofsanchez.…

Stephanie Axtens reads her poem "Once a Home" and discusses dance, research, and starting a writing career. The Telescope Podcast is hosted and produced by Kara Killinger and uses royalty-free sounds from freesound.org. This episode uses "Nostalgic End Credits" by tyops.

Dean Cordero reads his story "Somewhere at the Edge of the Universe" and discusses his own podcast, The Ink Guild, getting inspired, and writing a novel. The Telescope Podcast is hosted and produced by Kara Killinger and uses royalty-free music from freesound.org. This episode uses music by X3nus.

Humberto Venancio reads his story "The End is Night" and discusses paleontology, empathy, and cowboys. The Telescope Podcast is hosted and produced by Kara Killinger and uses royalty-free sounds from freesound.org.

Taylor Harper reads her story "In the Garden Again" and discusses disasters (pandemic and otherwise), childhood, and the struggle of being a creative person with a job. The Telescope Podcast is hosted and produced by Kara Killinger. This episode uses royalty-free sounds from freesound.org, including Guitar and Piano Music by PureDesignGirl.…

Abigail Richards reads her story "Synthetic Fibers" and discusses screenwriting, cutting down stories to the most impactful details, and how adulthood seeps into childhood by accident. The Telescope Podcast is hosted and produced by Kara Killinger. This episode uses royalty-free sounds from freesound.org, including music by aceinet.…

Caroline Wolff reads her story "Rewritten" and discusses writing first drafts longhand, ensuring every story has a worthy occasion, and making Spotify playlists for her characters. You can find more of Caroline's work on her Instagram, @carolinemariewrites. The Telescope Podcast is hosted and produced by Kara Killinger and uses free sounds from fre…

Katie Veitch reads "Small Change" and discusses her involvement in the online literary community and her advice for writers submitting their work. You can read Katie's story "Small Change" in Small Leaf Press, and you can find her series "The Uncanny Gallery" on Wattpad. The Telescope Podcast is hosted and produced by Kara Killinger and uses royalt…

Josiah Morgan reads his story "Hillcrest Place" and discusses story structure, setting a story in a place you've never been, and the inevitable bits of themselves that writers put into fiction. The Telescope Podcast is hosted and produced by Kara Killinger. This episode uses royalty-free music from freesound.org, including Haunted Blues by FoolBoyM…

Kendall Bistretzan reads "She Braids My Hair" and discusses friendship, anxiety, and why everyone tries to write a novel in high school. The Telescope Podcast is hosted and produced by Kara Killinger. This episode uses royalty-free music from freesound.org, including three songs by Chris S. Bacon of GrowingUp.…

Lily Holloway reads their story "River Axe" and discusses the legend of Bluebeard, New Zealand writers, and blending the beautiful with the menacing. This episode of The Telescope Podcast uses royalty-free sounds from freesound.org, including Piano Ambient by TheWorkingBamboo.

Rachel Gilman reads her story "The Rabbit, The Owl, and The Newt" and discusses boys who write songs about shower curtains, comedic writing in scary times, and her career in publishing. This episode of The Telescope Podcast uses royalty-free sounds from freesound.org, including News Background by mansardian, acoustic guitar -- swing by CrossingSix7…

Mai Vo reads "Soul Night" and discusses writing from the perspective of someone older, her interest in Korean culture, and pursing an artistic career. This episode uses free sounds from freesound.org, including sounds by Lemoncreme.

On the thirteenth episode of The Telescope Podcast, Ayesha Sadiqa reads her story "2033" and discusses her life in Pakistan, switching career paths, and being accepted into the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. This episode uses royalty-free sounds from freesound.org, including Fear Bringer by FoolBoyMedia.…

On the twelfth episode of The Telescope Podcast, Gwen Kaliszewski reads her story "Have You Ever Been in Love?" and discusses the Oregon coast, identity, and love. This episode uses free sounds from freesound.org, including Snowfall by Shady Dave and Waves Ambiance by Moulaythami.

On the eleventh episode of The Telescope Podcast, Yasmin Subawalla reads her story "Futon" and discusses working on a novel, Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, and Indian representation in literature. This episode uses royalty-free music from freesound.org, including "chunky baseline" by zagi2.

On the tenth episode of The Telescope Podcast, Samantha Rodriguez reads her story "A Teacher with Talons" and discusses teachers, prejudice, and the editing process. This episode uses royalty-free sounds from freesound.org, including sad rpg by Goodbyte and forest summer Roond by klankbeeld.

On the ninth episode of The Telescope Podcast, Rachel Poovathoor reads "The Affair of a Croissant" and discusses blogging, COVID, and how writing can bring comfort. This episode uses royalty-free music from freesound.org, including "A Rhodes Universe" by Tim Kahn and "Inside" by ShadyDave.

On the eighth episode of The Telescope Podcast, Joe Shortell reads his story "Dandelion" and discusses economics, Hemingway, and using humor to portray a bizarre world. This episode uses music from freesound.org, including "Comedy Theme" by Trev Lewis of Hagfilms. If you want to be on the next episode, and you are a fiction writer between the ages …

On the seventh episode of The Telescope Podcast, Abby DeNike reads her story "Greenwich Park" and discusses studying abroad in London, working in Washington DC, and balancing her med school applications with her love for writing. This episode uses royalty-free sounds from freesound.org, including "white field 2" (cover of It's All Over Now, Baby Bl…

On the sixth episode of The Telescope Podcast, Loretta Velle Rodriguez reads "Catching Dreams" and discusses writing communities, escapism, and quarantine dreams. This episode features royalty-free sounds from freesound.org, including "Ambient Piano Music #2" and #4 by Lemoncreme, and "Falling Dishes" by Momei.…

On the fifth episode of The Telescope Podcast, Blake Levario reads "A monologue for those who ask me why I paint my nails" and explains why he paints his nails. Blake Levario is also a former EMT and a future MFA student at New York University. This episode uses royalty-free music and sounds from freesound.org, including "Hip Hop beat Chill" by kla…

On the fourth episode of The Telescope Podcast, Loralei Alaniz reads "The Five Tales of Death" and discusses thrillers, Finding Nemo, and how a penny can kill you. This episode uses royalty-free music from freesound.org, including "in those days 1R16" and "Coup 1E42" by Setuniman.

On the third episode of The Telescope Podcast, Robin Bissett reads "We Swarmed Like Locusts" and "Lost and Found" and discusses flash fiction, inspiration, and the art of taking breaks. This episode uses royalty-free music from freesound.org, including The calm theme by BloodPixel.

On the second episode of The Telescope Podcast, Aubrey Parke reads her story "Doves" and discusses academia, aimless, and alliteration. The Telescope Podcast is hosted and produced by Kara Killinger. This episode uses royalty-free sounds from freesound.org, including Chimes by justkiddink.

On the first episode of The Telescope Podcast, Ariana Fletcher-Bai reads her story "The Moths" and discusses the horror genre, chronic pain, and hopeful endings. This episode uses the following sounds from freesound.org: Caddisfly larva noise 140803_0331.wav by klankbeeld, MothTakingOff.flac by acclivity , Knock Sound.wav by Eli_Emmett As well as t…